"This practice becomes firmly rooted when it is cultivated skillfully and continuously for a long time." - The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali 1:14 If you're anything like me, then you may have noticed that the intensity of your yoga practice surges at times and then peters out at times. You practice regularly for a week or two, and then nothing. You move on to something else for a while and then realize one day that you haven't seen your yoga mat for a month. It's a strong likelihood that this … [Read more...] about The Yoga Habit ~ 30 Day Yoga Challenge
Archives for 2009
The Yoga+ (Update: Yoga International) Kirtan Yoga Playlist
Soak up this amazing Kirtan Yoga Playlist at Yoga+ (Update: now Yoga International, again). It's not one of those "click on the title to download" kind of playlists, but ten actual songs that you can listen to the whole 13 minute song for free and really enjoy. Not old stuff either. Very current and great sound quality. I highly recommend. If that weren't enough there's a bonus playlist with another seven songs. When you listen to "Amba Parameshwari," close your eyes and imagine yourself … [Read more...] about The Yoga+ (Update: Yoga International) Kirtan Yoga Playlist
Ashtanga Yoga First Series Video by David Swenson
I happily surfed my way into David Swenson's Ashtanga Yoga First Series video on YouTube the other day. The whole thing! I enjoy reading and practicing with Swenson's Ashtanga Yoga book, -- it's one of my favorite yoga books of all time -- but have never had a chance to preview his yoga videos. I haven't watched the entire film yet, but so far I have a very favorable impression of both the video and Swenson as an instructor. That's pretty much what I expected based on … [Read more...] about Ashtanga Yoga First Series Video by David Swenson
Savasana ~ A Great Pose for Practicing the Art of Doing Nothing
“…every day, a little ‘bit dying.” Pattabhi Jois Perhaps you've discovered, as I have, that you have some of your best do nothing time when you're laying on your mat in Savasana ("Corpse Pose"). For another take on the subject, check out the article "Find Serenity in Savasana" over at Yoga Journal. And for an amazing analysis of savasana, click on the resting stick figure below: … [Read more...] about Savasana ~ A Great Pose for Practicing the Art of Doing Nothing
The Art of Doing Nothing
Isn't it nice to have those moments in life when you've checked off every last box on your agenda and can just let your mind and body relax? I'm sure that happens to you all the time, right? Yeah, right. Are you still waiting for all that free time to show up before enjoying the fruits of doing absolutely nothing? Do you know how to "do nothing?" Are you too busy or have too many thoughts running through your head to relax and enjoy those ever-present moments of sweet nothingness? Do you … [Read more...] about The Art of Doing Nothing
Operation: FIND YOGA MAT (Baghdad)
Location: BAGHDAD In recent posts, I've sort of alluded to the fact that I'm not currently building sand castles on the beautiful sandy beaches of Northwest Florida with my family, but instead I'm dodging roadside bombs and rubbing shoulders with terrorists in Baghdad, Iraq. I'm sure Baghdad used to be an interesting, maybe even beautiful city at some point in ancient history, but living here now is comparable to taking up residence inside a vacuum bag. Just my opinion, but there's not a lot … [Read more...] about Operation: FIND YOGA MAT (Baghdad)
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